3rd Shift Sanitation Tech - Hudsonville Location

About the role

Kent Quality Foods is a family-owned business operating in an environment of respect and recognition for a job well done. We are hiring for the 3rd shift Sanitation crew at our Hudsonville location.

Pay

Starting wage $16.75 per hour + $3.00 shift premium + $1.00 attendance bonus, plus bonuses, overtime opportunity, and full benefits.

Benefits

Full benefits.

Schedule

May work weekends; schedule subject to change based on department and company needs. Willing to work overtime and Saturdays if needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures equipment is operating properly and safely.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of all equipment.
• Maintains the entire work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Accurately document work performed (varies by task).
• Assist in cross‑training team members and co‑workers as assigned.
• Follow all safety requirements including L.O.T.O. (Lock Out Tag Out) and proper use of P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Possess good communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Mix and prep chemicals for sanitation activities per company specifications; ensure correct amounts are used.
• General work area cleanup using a shovel and squeegee.
• Securely cover control screens and general control panels.
• Effectively rinse equipment of meat debris and light greases.
• Safely and independently mix chemicals for foaming process.
• Adequately apply cleaning detergents to equipment.
• Thoroughly rinse equipment of all cleaning agents.
• Perform post‑sanitation inspection of cleaned equipment.
• Perform pre‑operational inspection of cleaned equipment with a designated quality assurance pre‑op technician.
• Willing to work overtime and Saturdays if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.